The Maharashtra government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lodha Developers to set up a 370-acre Green Integrated Data Centre Park in Palava City, Dombivli, near Mumbai. The investment commitment for the project stands at ₹30,000 crore.
According to a statement issued by the developer, the project will be located in Ambernath, Thane district, and is expected to generate around 6,000 jobs. The agreement comes a year after the state government introduced its Green Integrated Data Centre Parks policy, which seeks to encourage sustainable infrastructure development for India’s expanding digital economy.
Back in 2019, the Maharashtra government had identified integrated data centres as a ‘thrust area’ for industrial growth. The demand for such facilities has grown rapidly in recent years due to the surge in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services. The state’s new policy requires data centre parks to rely on clean and renewable energy, ensuring that these energy-intensive operations are aligned with long-term sustainability goals.
The Lodha project is one of three large-scale green data centre parks planned in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). With its proximity to both Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, the Ambernath location offers connectivity advantages and access to key infrastructure.
As per Lodha Developers, the planned facility will have a capacity of 2 gigawatts, making it one of the largest data centre parks in India. Spread across 370 acres, the project is being designed to accommodate both domestic and international players. The developer added that the park will provide a platform for global cloud and digital firms to expand operations in India while creating a significant economic multiplier effect in the region.
The company also underlined its broader sustainability commitments, stating that it aims for net-zero operations across its portfolio in the coming years.
Industry experts note that India’s data centre market has entered a high-growth phase, with demand being fuelled by the government’s digitalisation push, rising smartphone penetration, and the adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and 5G. Maharashtra, with its financial capital and large industrial base, has emerged as a preferred location for such investments.
For the state government, the collaboration with Lodha Developers marks a step toward positioning Maharashtra as a data infrastructure hub. Officials believe that the policy framework, coupled with private sector participation, will help attract further investments in the coming decade.
The proposed park is expected to create direct and indirect employment opportunities for around 6,000 people, covering roles in construction, operations, maintenance, and allied services. It is also likely to benefit the local real estate and infrastructure ecosystem in Ambernath and nearby areas, with increased demand for housing, transportation, and support services.
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